Through this partnership, the DU WDS will work directly with nrcs, DOW, as well as other partner staff to design, coordinate, and restore wetland projects associated with this effort

Through this $321,969.69 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Ducks Unlimited, Inc. will work directly with NRCS, the Ohio Department of Wildlife, and other partners to design, coordinate, and restore wetland projects under the Conservation Reserve Program (CFDA 10.069). Ducks Unlimited's Great Lakes / Atlantic Region Division will coordinate with private lands biological staff to identify projects and initiate the wetland restoration process. This effort will involve activities such as wetland project design, water control infrastructure installation, and invasive species removal on protected lands to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife. The award period runs from September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2026.

The WDS will coordinate with private lands biological staff (DU, OH DOW, nrcs, etc.) to identify projects and initiate the restoration process.